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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.50, 976.94 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.50, 976.94 and 377.67 is: 566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.50 : 976.94 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.50/976.94 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.50x = 976.94 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.50x = 368,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,960.75/651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.33

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